Do Anything You Say

David Bowie

About Do Anything You Say

"Do Anything You Say" is a single by David Bowie. Released in 1966, despite featuring Bowie's backing band at the time, The Buzz, the single was to be the first single credited to David Bowie alone. It failed to chart.


Year:
1991
2:31
213 
#4

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Two by two, they go walking by
Hand in hand, they watch me cry
[two by two, hand in hand]

Lonely nights, I dream you're there
Morning sun and you're gone
[lonely nights, morning sun]

[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
Do anything you say, do anything

One desire I ask of you
Please be mine, please be mine
[one desire, please be mine]

Thousand years and I'll return
You'll be mine, you'll be mine
[thousand years, you'll be mine]

[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
Do anything you say, do anything

Two by two they're walking by
Hand in hand, they watch me cry
[two by two, hand in hand]

[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
Do anything you say, do anything

[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
[maybe] I'll do anything you say
Do anything you say, do anything you say

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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10 facts about this song

RELEASE YEAR
"Do Anything You Say" was released on April 1, 1966. It was Bowie's first single to be credited under his stage name after previously performing under his real name, David Jones.
MUSICAL STYLE
The song is an engaging fusion of Beat music and pop, a style that was popular in the UK during the mid-1960s.
RECORD LABEL
"Do Anything You Say" was released under Britain's Pye Records. The song was released on the label's subsidiary, Pye International Records.
PRODUCTION TEAM
The song was produced by Tony Hatch, a British musician, songwriter, and record producer, who also wrote songs for other successful artists such as Petula Clark and The Searchers.
B-SIDE
The B-side of the "Do Anything You Say" single is "Good Morning Girl."
CHART PERFORMANCE
Although the single didn't reach the UK Singles Chart, it marked a major step forward in Bowie's career as it firmly launched his musical journey under the name David Bowie.
LYRICS
While the song's lyrics fall along the familiar lines of young love and heartbreak, it's noteworthy that at the age of 19, Bowie had already begun to show intriguing signs of the lyrical depth that would later characterize his songwriting.
BOWIE'S EVOLUTION
Despite not being an initial commercial success, "Do Anything You Say" does illustrate Bowie's growing experimentation with his sound, hinting at the stylistically versatile artist he would later become.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
While not commonly found on popular streaming platforms, the song can be found on several compilation albums such as 'Early On' (1964-1966).
COVER VERSION
The song was covered by The Konrads, a band in which David Bowie performed before setting out his solo career. This version can be found on several Bowie's rarities albums.

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